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Cat takes hair-raising roof ride

Mystery man rescues mortified moggy

A car surfing cat took an almost 2km ride on a car roof through Blenheim
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Orca excitement

Children can learn about orca, which regularly visit the Marlborough Sounds, at a Conservation Kids New Zealand Orca Workshop in Picton tomorrow.

Aquatic action

Water polo skills are on the list to be taught at the Dive Right In fun session on Sunday

Educate boaties and save lives

A Bay of Plenty coroner has likened jet skis to "motorcycles on water" after a Rotorua teenager was hit by one and drowned.

Refresher course

Senior drivers keen to keep up-to-date with NZ's road rules are invited to a workshop on Tuesday.

Polished performer

Seeing a senior student's mastery of the cello made Caitlin Morris want to learn it herself.

Car hits 12-year-old girl

A car travelling at low speed hit a 12-year-old girl biking to school on the Maxwell Rd-Sinclair St roundabout in central Blenheim about 8.30am today. 

Take the plunge

The next Dive Right In Aquatic Fun Night is on from 5pm to 6pm at the Marlborough Lines Stadium in Blenheim on Sunday evening.

Skate in Renwick

Six in court after Kaikoura raids

Rosa Oliver

Rosa fought for justice

Veteran human rights campaigner and pacifist Rosa Oliver, 91, died in Blenheim on Wednesday.

Wedding visit leads to 200 matches

He only came to Blenheim for a mate's wedding, but 12 years later he's still in town

No1 man continues to impress

Competition to crack the professional ranks of our national game is fierce

Waitohi keen for Nelson scalps

Family courts same sport

Shooting

Close loss: Upset was in the wind

Malcolm Dodson said his team could cause an upset in the Tui Black Shield match - and they almost did.

Who, moi?

Miss Piggy follows last year's big screen success in The Muppets to perform live on stage in Blenheim.

On the bright side - sales are up

Ticket sales to Monty Python's Spamalot are gaining momentum for the final nights

'Mummy porn' not our style

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MBC

Four Fellas with a musical mission

Four Marlborough Boys' College students are getting ready to represent the region in Wellington

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Looks ugly but tastes great

Soup The uglier it is the better it tastes is true for some winter vegetables.

Courgette crazy

Like me, courgette plants aren't keen on cold weather.

Marlborough panorama

US a happy beer-hunting ground

Ginger gems

Big on small surprises

Traditional favourites ginger gems were the precursor to the muffin and still make convenient treats with coffee

Kill, cool and keep clean to avoid wastage

Time to talk about what to do with your catch once you have gone to the effort of catching it.

Editorial: Mind on the road

Letitia Leonard thought she was doing exactly the right thing on Tuesday.

Plenty of substance in submissions

Drowning in deaf ears

Happy dog

Map, compass, dog in the back

Onamalutu would have to be one of the best place names in Marlborough.

No panic at risk of dairy payout fall

Farmers not worried by the prospect of a further fall in the dairy payout after milk prices fell

Power line spat goes to arbitration

Wairau Power Services has filed a complaint against Marlborough Lines

Vineyard sales pick up

Shops keep doors open to runners

Mission

Purchase steps up Mission footprint

Mission Estate bought an Awatere Valley vineyard to meet growing demand from domestic and overseas markets

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Things you can do throughout the province this week

Junior rugby

Sports draws

Athletics, cricket, cycling, football, indoor, tennis, touch, volleyball

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A weekly diary of events: Theatre, exhibitions, visiting artists and concerts

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A weekly diary of gigs around Marlborough

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